Downtown Akron Partnership

Making it Happen

Read about companies making a home in downtown Akron

High Arts Festival

Visual artists, literary artists, musicians and filmmakers apply by June 18

Need assistance? Call an Ambassador

Call 330-706-7383 for lockouts, jumpstarts, safety escorts or cleaning assistance.

3rd Thursday

Visit downtown every 3rd Thursday for art, dining, shopping and more

What's Going On

There's always something happening in Downtown Akron.

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Akron Entrepreneurs Meet-upWednesday 20 June
at The Bit Factory

Akron Roundtable: Paul SchmitzThursday 21 June
at Quaker Station at The University of Akron

"WONE's Rock the Lock" featuring JiMiller, Grateful Dead Tribute w/ Cats on HolidayFriday 22 June
at Lock 3

Featured Business

Baxter's

Baxter's Bar is located in the heart of downtown Akron across from Lock 3. Baxter's Bar features 160 bottled beers with an additional 20 on draft, and includes a full service bar.

205 S Main St
Akron, OH 44308
Telephone: 234-678-0761

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NEWS ROOM

Read the latest news and press releases.

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UA public arts programs team up with DAP to transform Akron’s Historic Arts District into street art block

The University of Akron’s award-winning Art Bomb Brigade and Arts LIFT programs will begin work on the latest public art mural series in the city in collaboration with Downtown Akron Partnership. Through this project more than 4,000 sq. ft. of stenciled art will adorn walls along Market, Maiden Lane and High Streets.

Women's Art League celebrates 85th anniversary at Summit Artspace

The historic Women’s Art League of Akron celebrates 85 years of creativity with an anniversary show through June 30, 2018 at Summit Artspace on East Market.

Summer is in full swing in downtown Akron

The streets and public spaces of downtown Akron are fully activated this summer as Downtown Akron Partnership partners with local businesses and organizations for Summer in Downtown. Live music, games and more is scheduled from June to September.

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